Scott County Arkansas
Civil War Pension Application
DOCK M. GRIGGS, CSA
Transcribed & Contributed by Delaine Edwards

26669
APPLICATION OF
Dock M. Griggs
Scott County, Ark.
Filed Oct. 16, 1922
Lee Piles, Jr., Clerk
Ira C. Hopper
Jas. Guy Tucker


VETERAN'S APPLICATION FOR PENSION

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of Scott)
I, Dock McCuen Griggs do solemnly swear that I served as a soldier in the army (or sailor in the navy) of the Confederate States, being a member of Co. "D" Regiment of Infantry Vols. from the State of Texas, that I was honorably discharged (paroled or released) from such service on or about the (blank) day of Feb. 1865, and did not desert the same; that I am now, and for the past twelve months have been, a bona fide resident of this State; that I do not myself, nor does my wife, nor do we both together, own property, real or personal, or both, or money or choses in action in excess of the value of $500.00 (not including the value of homestead, or household goods, owned by either or both); nor has either of us conveyed title to any property to enable me to draw a pension, and that neither I nor my wife is in receipt of any income, annuity, pension or wages for any services, the emoluments of an office, in excess of $250.00 per year; that I am incapacitated to perform manual labor in any of the ordinary avocations of life (or am totally blind), and that such incapacity (or diability) is the result of wounds received in the service, being gun shot wound in the abdoman and the result of old age. I am 77 years of age or of age, accident or disease, and that such disability is not the result of my own vicious habits still persisted in, so help me God.
(Signature) D.M. Griggs
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10 day of Oct. 1922
(Signed) S.K. Duncan, Notary Public
My Commission Expires Jan. 2, 1925

PROOF OF PROPERTY

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
County of Scott.
WHEREAS: It appearing that Dock M. Griggs who served as a soldier in the Army of the Confederate States, in Company "D" Ridgement of Infantry Vols. from State of Texas, and has applied for State Pension.
We the undersigned citizens of Bates Scott County, Ark., namely S.H. Kersey and J.W. Blair each state that we are personally well acquainted with Dock M. Griggs and have known him for 20 years, and that he is a bona-fide resident of the State of Arkansas and has been for more than one year, having lived in said State 20 years.
That to the best of our knowledge all property owned by him is not worth exceeding $500.00 (illegible due to fold in page) Homestead and Household goods, and that he is not in receipt of any income, annuity, pension, or wages for any service in excess of $250.00 per year. That we have no interest in this claim.
(Signed) S.H. Kersey
(Signed) J.W. Blair, Witnesses.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 16 day of Oct. 1922.
(Signed) Jas. Haywood, Notary Public
Seal
My commission Expires 23 day of Feb. 1926
STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of (Blank)
We, the undersigned, sitting as a Pension Board for Scott County, do certify that we have examined the application of the within named Dock M. Griggs for pension, under Act of General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, as approved March 11, 1901, and subsequent amendatory Acts, and the proof in support of same, and find that said applicant is a wounded Confederate soldier, is in indigent circumstances, and wholly or partially incapacitated for manual labor, and that his claim is just, and that he should be allowed full pension.
(Signed) J.M. Harvey (Seal)
(Signed) T.J. Olive (Seal)
(Signed) C. Bevill (Seal)

APPLICATION OF
D.M. Griggs
Bates P.O.
Scott County

Examined and (blank) allowed and Auditor authorized to draw warrant for same. (Undated)

EVIDENCE OF PHYSICIAN
(Original Application

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of Scott)
I, (blank) a duly registered and practicing physician in Scott County, Arkansas do hereby certify that I am personally well acquainted with Dock McCuen Griggs of Bates, Scott Co., Arkansas, who is an applicant for a pension under the Statutes of Arkansas.
That at his request I have made an examination of his physical condition and find:
State description and character of wound: A gun shot wound in abdomen in lower part of the sternum
Physical condition and to what cause is his incapacity for manual labor attributable
Old age, being 77 years of age, and disability total to perform manual labor.
and that said disability is not the result of his own vicious habits still persisted in No
Extent of disability Total
(Signed) L.B. Sowell, M.D.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 10th day of October 1922
(Signed) W.A. Bates, Notary Public
My Commission Expires March 21, 1923

For Original Applicants
PROOF OF SERVICE
(By Comrades if possible)

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of Scott)
On this day personally came before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the County of Scott and State of Arkansas, John O. Moss citizens of Scott County, Arkansas whom I certify to be credible persons and worthy of confidence, who, being duly sworn, state that they are each, personally, well acquainted with applicant Dock M. Griggs and have known him Sixty three years, respectively.
That he was a Confederate soldier, belonging to Company "D" Regiment of Texas Vol. Infantry. That as such soldier he served from Dec. 1862 to Dec. 1864. That he was honorably discharged (paroled or released) from such service and did not desert the same. That we have no interest in this claim.
(Signed) John O. (his X mark) Moss
Witness to his mark. (Signed) B.H. Bird
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23 day of November 1923.
(Signed) Jas. Haywood, N.P.
My Com. Ex. Feb. 23, 1926

QUESTIONNAIRE
To Supplement Pension Application on File in the Auditor's Office

It is necessary that this Questionnaire be properly filled out, sworn to, and filed in the Auditor's office in order that your name may remain on the Confederate Pension Roll. Under authority of a ruling of the State Pension Board and Advisory Board, appointed by the Governor, at a meeting of said Boards on the 7th day of January, 1932.
1. What is your full name? Dock M. Griggs
2. Your present address? Bates Arkansas
3. When and where were you born? On the 10 day of Jan. 1842, County of Tishomingo State of Miss.
4. To whom, when and where were you married to the Veteran whose war record you are now drawing your Confederate Pension? (To be answered by widows only.) (Blank)
5. With whom do you make your home? With my wife. Address Bates, Ark.
6. What relation are they to you? Wife
7. Have you lived continuously in Arkansas for the past five years? Yes
8. Do you own any property, or interest in any property? Yes
If so, give value of same Homestead in Ridges
9. Do you have any income other than Arkansas Confederate Pensions? No, I have to use part of pension to pay taxes. If so, how much per month? (blank)
10. How much of your pension each month is spent for your benefit? All.

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of Scott) SS CERTIFICATE OF CONFEDERATE PENSIONER
I, Dock M. Griggs, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, do solemnly swear that I fully and clearly understand the questions above set forth and that I have truthfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability given the answers set opposite each question.
(Signed) Dock M. (his X mark) Griggs, Confederate Pensioner
Witness to his mark (Signed) Stella Morris
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17 day of Feb. 1932
(Signed) Jas. Haywood, Notary Public
My Com. Ex. Jan. 19, 1936

Deceased Pensioner's Widow's Application

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of Scott)
I, R.J. Griggs do solemnly swear that I was born on the 5 day of Sept. 1860, and that I am the widow of Dock M. Griggs, who served as a soldier in the army (or sailor in the navy) of the Confederate States, his proof of service being now on file in the Auditor's Office, at Little Rock, he having been allowed a pension under Act of the General Assembly, approved March 11, 1901, and subsequent amendatory Acts, while a resident of Scott County, Arkansas; that I am now, and for the past (blank) years have been a bona fide resident of this State; that I do not own property, real or personal, or both, or money or choses in action, in excess of the value of $500.00 (not including the value of homestead,* or household goods); nor have I conveyed title to any property to enable me to draw a pension, and that I am not in receipt of any income, annuity, pension or wages for any services, the emoluments of any office, in excess of $250.00 per year; that my husband died on the 14 day of November 1933. That I am at the present time a widow and in indigent circumstances.
(Signed) Mrs. R.J. (her X mark) Griggs (Applicant)
Witness to her mark (Signed) Mrs. Alcie G. Haywood
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27 day of January 1934.
(Signed) Jas. Haywood, N.P.
My Com. Ex. Jan. 19, 1936
*In city or town, homestead shall not exceed one acre in extent, or $2,500 in value; in country shall not exceed 160 acres in extent, or $2,500 in value.

PROOF OF WIDOW'S CONTINUED INDIGENCY

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of Scott)
On this day personally came before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the County of Scott and State of Arkansas (blank) citizen of (blank) whom I certify to be a credible person and worthy of confidence, who, being duly sworn, state that he (or she) is personally well acquainted with the applicant and have known her for the past (blank) years. That she is the widow of Dock M. Griggs who died on the 14 day of November 1933.
That she is now and has been for the past 10 years a bona fide resident of Arkansas. That I do know from my personal knowledge all property owned by her is not worth exceeding $500.00 (not including the value of her homestead,* or household goods). That she is not in receipt of any income, annuity, pension or wages for any services in excess of $250.00 per year. That I have no interest in this claim. That she is at present time a widow and in indigent circumstances.
(Signed) Alcie G. Haywood (Signature of Affiant)
Witness: (Blank) Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27 day of January 1934.
(Signed) Jas. Haywood, N.P.
My Com. Ex. Jan. 19, 1936
*In city or town, homestead shall not exceed one acre in extent, or $2,500 in value; in country shall not exceed 160 acres in extent, or $2,500 in value.
STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of (Blank)
I (or we), the undersigned, member of the County Pension Board for Scott County, do hereby certify that I (or we) have examined the application of the within named R.J. Griggs for pension, as the widow of Dock M. Griggs, deceased pensioner, and the proof in support of same, find that said applicant is in indigent circumstances and that her claim is just, and that she should be allowed a Confederate pension.
(Signed) L.D. Duncan (Seal) Chairman of the County Pension Board
Witness:
(Signed) V.H. Brasher, County Clerk, and Sec'y. County Pension Board
(Signed) T.R. Harrison, Member

26,669 "B"
Application of
Mrs. R.J. Griggs, widow
Griggs, Dock M.
Bates, Ark. P.O.
Scott County
Filed this 9th day of Mar. 1934
(Signed) J. Oscar Humphrey, State Auditor

Examined and approved by the State Pension Board, and Auditor authorized to draw warrant for same, this 2 day of April 1934.
(Signed) Ed F. McDonald, Secretary of State
(Signed) J. Oscar Humphrey, Auditor of State

QUESTIONNAIRE
To Supplement Pension Application on file in the Auditor's Office

It is necessary that this Questionnaire be properly filled out, sworn to, and filed in the Auditor's office in order that your name may remain on the Confederate Pension Roll. Under authority of a ruling of the State Pension Board and Advisory Board, appointed by the Governor, at a meeting of said Boards on the 7th day of January, 1932.
1. What is your full name? R.J. Griggs
2. Your present address? Bates Ark.
3. When and where were you born? On the 5 day of Sept. 1860 County of Leek State of Miss.
4. To whom, when and where were you married to the Veteran whose war record you are now drawing your Confederate Pension? (To be answered by widows only.) To Dock M. Griggs On the 8 day of Dec. year of 1880, County of (blank), State of Okla.
5. With whom do you make your home? live alone Adress (blank)
6. What relation are they to you? (blank)
7. Have you lived continuously in Arkansas for the past five years? Yes
8. Do you own any property, or interest in any property? Mountain Homestead of 160 a. If so, give value of same (blank)
9. Do you have any income other than Arkansas Confederate Pension? No If so, how much per month (blank)
10. How much of your pension each month is spent for your benefit? All

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of Scott) SS CERTIFICATE OF CONFEDERATE PENSIONER
I, R.J. Griggs, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, do solemnly swear that I fully and clearly understand the questions above set forth and that I have truthfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability given the answers set opposite each question.
(Signed) Mrs. R.J. (her X mark) Griggs, Confederate Pensioner
Witness to her mark. (Signed) Mrs. Alcie G. Haywood
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27 day of Jan. 1934
(Signed) Jas. Haywood, Notary Public
My Com. Ex. Jan. 19, 1936
Any false statement made in this Questionnaire will be considered as a fraud, and the party making such false statement is subject to prosecution.

CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY CLERK
(Of Pension Due Estate of Deceased Pensioner)
Under Authority Sec. 8192-8193-8194 of Crawford & Moses' Digest

STATE OF ARKANSAS)
County of Scott) SS.
I, V.H. Brasher, Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Dock M. Griggs was a Confederate pensioner, residing in said State, that the application of the said Dock M. Griggs was originally filed in said County; that said Dock M. Griggs died on or about the 14th day of November 1933; that the last allowance or issuance of a pension warrant to said deceased pensioner was made in October 14th, 1933, and there being no administrator of the estate of said Dock M. Griggs; therefore, Theo Money sheriff of said county, as public administrator is entitled to receive, under the provisions of Section 8193 of Crawford & Moses' Digest, and to be disbursed by him under authority of Section 8194 of said Digest, the pro rata amount accruing from October 14th, 1933, to date of death of said pensioner, subject to the apportionment of the pension fund made by the State Board of Pensioners for the present year.
Given under my hand and official seal this 6th day of February 1934.
V.H. Brasher, County Clerk
(Signed) By Norman Goodner, D.C.
Original filed with Auditor of State, copy filed with administrator and copy with pension record of County Clerk's office.

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